Fortis Institute occupies three buildings that contain approximately 31,100 square feet and is located at 517 Ash Street Scranton, PA 18509. A learning resource center is available with internet access, computer stations, web-based resources, health reference books, and periodicals. Medical labs are equipped with medical exam tables, computers, microscopes, stethoscopes, blood pressure cuffs, EKG machines, hospital beds, mannequins, training models, simulation equipment and other medical training equipment. Computer labs include student computer stations with internet access and word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, database, and medical billing/coding software applications. Lecture rooms have internet connectivity, media cabinets, and digital projectors. There is a student lounge with vending machines and microwaves. Library resources and library information services are available to students and faculty.
Fortis Institute also uses the offices and laboratories of local physicians, clinics, healthcare facilities and hospitals to provide on- the-job experiences for students. Administrative offices include academics, student and career services, financial aid, registrar, admissions, and business offices. There is a faculty workroom and faculty offices. Clinical and externship sites are in area doctor’s offices, hospitals, and other professional medical facilities. The facility is handicap accessible.
The Commercial Truck Driving Training program and the CDL Class A Preparatory program are taught at our remote/satellite location at 1147 Highway 315, Plains, PA 18702.